Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Seimei Shrine is located in Kyoto’s Nishijin district. It’s tucked inside a quiet residential area and isn’t very large, but the whole place feels mysterious and full of spiritual energy. This shrine sits on the former home of Abe no…
After visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha and walking through the impressive but very crowded Senbon Torii gates, I continued up the mountain trail and looped back down along a quieter path. As I moved farther away from the main route, the…
Kyoto’s cherry blossom season is full of surprises.As you stroll through the streets and small alleys, you’ll often stumble upon a row of cherry trees in full bloom, beautiful enough to stop you in your tracks.Sometimes it’s just an ordinary…
Sarasa Nishijin in Kyoto is a café unlike anything else. Before it became a trendy retro-style coffee shop, the building was actually a public bathhouse with almost 100 years of history. The moment you step inside, you’ll notice the high…
The Philosopher’s Path is a peaceful 2-kilometer walking trail located in Kyoto’s Sakyo Ward.The path runs along the Lake Biwa Canal and connects Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) to Kumano Nyakuoji Shrine, passing well-known spots like Honen-in, Anraku-ji, and Eikando. You’ll also…
Ginkaku-ji, officially known as Jishō-ji, is one of Kyoto’s most iconic Zen temples and a must-visit spot along the Philosopher’s Path. For this trip, I started from Nanzen-ji and strolled along the Philosopher’s Path, stopping by small shrines along the…
Otoyo Shrine is located in Kyoto’s Sakyo Ward, tucked into a quiet corner right next to the Philosopher’s Path.The shrine was founded in the year 887, originally built to pray for the health of Emperor Uda. What makes this shrine…
Kumano Nyakuoji Shrine is located near the southern entrance of the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto. It’s a quiet, peaceful shrine with a long history, and together with Kumano Shrine and Shin-Kumano Shrine, it’s known as one of the “Three Kumano…
Nanzen-ji Temple is located in Kyoto’s Sakyo Ward, surrounded by tall trees and quiet scenery. In spring, cherry blossoms line the paths, and in autumn, the entire area turns bright red with maple leaves. It’s especially popular during the fall…
If you love cute boars or enjoy collecting animal-themed omikuji, you definitely shouldn’t miss Goō Shrine in Kyoto! The shrine sits right in the city center, next to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. It’s famous for its wild boar guardians, and…
